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5667-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Remove the light bulb.
When installing the light bulb, install by conducting , and
with the directions reversed.
Install the lamp assembly
and then install the 2 screws.
Align the guide ( ) and pin
( ) on the lamp assembly with
the mounting when installing it.
Install the cover.
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654
3
7
1
2
8
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5677-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
7
Maintenance and care
HIGHLANDER_U (OM0E017U)■
Back-up lights
Open the back door and
remove the cover.
Insert a flathead screwdriver or
similar into the hole at the top of
the cover and remove it as
shown in the illustration.
To prevent damaging the vehi-
cle, wrap the flathead screw-
driver with a tape.
Turn the bulb base counterclockwise.
Remove the light bulb.
When installing, revers e the steps listed.
1
2
3
4
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5687-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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License plate lights
Remove the lens.
Insert a properly sized screwdriver into the hole of the lens on the inner
side and disengage the claw and pry the lens toward the outer side as
shown in the illustration.
To prevent damaging the vehicle, wrap the tip of the screwdriver with
tape.
Remove the light bulb.
When installing, reve rse the steps listed.
1
2
3
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5697-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
HIGHLANDER_U (OM0E017U)■
Replacing the following bulbs
If any of the lights listed below
has burnt out, have it replaced by
your Toyota dealer.
● Side turn signal lights
● Daytime running lights/parking lights (LED type)
● Stop lights
● Rear side marker lights
● Stop/tail lights
● High mounted stoplight
● Outer foot lights (if equipped)
■LED light bulbs
The side turn signal lights, daytime running lights/parking lights (LED type),
stop lights, rear side marker lights, stop/tail lights, high mounted stoplight and
outer foot lights (if equipped) consist of a number of LEDs. If any of the LEDs
burns out, take your vehicle to your Toyota dealer to have the light replaced.
■ Condensation build-up on the inside of the lens
Temporary condensation build-up on the inside of the headlight lens does not
indicate a malfunction.
Contact your Toyota dealer for more information in the following situations:
●Large drops of water have built up on the inside of the lens.
● Water has built up inside the headlight.
■ When replacing light bulbs
→P. 555
WARNING
■Replacing light bulbs
● Turn off the lights. Do not attempt to replace the bulb immediately after
turning off the lights.
The bulbs become very hot and may cause burns.
● Do not touch the glass portion of the light bulb with bare hands. When it is
unavoidable to hold the glass portion, use and hold with a clean dry cloth
to avoid getting moisture and oils on the bulb.
Also, if the bulb is scratched or dropped, it may blow out or crack.
● Fully install light bulbs and any parts used to secure them. Failure to do so
may result in heat damage, fire, or water entering the headlight unit. This
may damage the headlights or cause condensation to build up on the lens.
■ To prevent damage or fire
Make sure bulbs are fully seated and locked.
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6639-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
HIGHLANDER_U (OM0E017U)
*1: Light bulbs not listed in this table are LED bulbs.
*2: If equipped
Light bulbs*1
Light bulbsBulb No.WTy p e
ExteriorHeadlights
High beam
Low beam 9005
⎯ 60
55 A
B
Parking and front turn signal
lights 7444NA 28/8 C
Front side marker lights ⎯5D
Front fog lights
*2⎯ 19 E
Rear turn signal lights ⎯21 C
Back-up lights ⎯16 D
License plate lights ⎯5D
InteriorVanity lights
⎯1.26 D
Front interior/front personal
lights ⎯
5D
Rear interior/rear personal
lights ⎯
8D
Door courtesy lights 168 5 D
Luggage compartment light Type A
Type B ⎯
5D
F
A: HB3 halogen bulbs
C: Wedge base bulbs (amber)
E: H16 halogen bulbs B: H11 halogen bulbs
D: Wedge base bulbs (clear)
F: Double end bulbs
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715Alphabetical index
HIGHLANDER_U (OM0E017U)
Alarm .......................................... 82Alarm ...................................... 82
Warning buzzer............. 581, 591
All-wheel drive system ............ 330
Anchor brackets ........................ 65
Antennas (smart key system)................................... 141
Anti-lock Brake System
(ABS) ...................................... 331 Function ................................ 331
Warning light ......................... 581
Armrest ..................................... 478
Assist grips .............................. 479
Audio input............................... 355
Automatic High Beam ............. 239
Automatic light control system .................................... 235
Automatic transmission.......... 227 If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 231
S mode ................................. 229
AUX port ................................... 355
Auxiliary boxes ................ 465, 468 Back door ................................ 123
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulb .............. 556
Wattage ................................ 663
Battery ...................................... 527
Battery checking ................... 527
If the vehicle has discharged battery ................................ 638
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 339
Bluetooth
®
Entune Audio ................ 396, 397
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ............. 384
Bottle holders .......................... 462
Brake Fluid ...................................... 659
Parking brake ....................... 234
Warning light......................... 581
Brake assist ............................. 331
Break-in tips ............................ 187
Brightness control Instrument panel light
control .................................. 93
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ....... 316 Blind Spot Monitor function............................... 321
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function............................... 324
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720Alphabetical index
HIGHLANDER_U (OM0E017U)
Flat tire...................................... 608
Floor mats .................................. 26
FluidAutomatic transaxle .............. 657
Brake .................................... 659
Washer ................................. 530
Fog lights ................................. 243 Replacing light bulbs............. 556
Switch ................................... 243
Wattage ................................ 663
Front automatic air
conditioning system ............. 442
Front door courtesy lights Location ................................ 458
Wattage ................................ 663
Front fog lights ........................ 243 Replacing light bulbs............. 556
Switch ................................... 243
Wattage ................................ 663
Front manual air
conditioning system ............. 436
Front passenger occupant classification system .............. 53
Front personal lights ............... 459 Wattage ................................ 663
Front seats ............................... 149 Adjustment ............................ 149
Cleaning................................ 504
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Driving position memory ....... 158
Head restraints ..................... 162
Seat heaters ......................... 456
Seat position memory ........... 158
Seat ventilators ..................... 456 Front side marker lights ......... 235
Light switch ........................... 235
Replacing light bulbs ............ 556
Wattage ................................ 663
Front turn signal lights ........... 233
Replacing light bulbs ............ 556
Turn signal lever ................... 233
Wattage ................................ 663
Fuel ........................................... 250 Capacity................................ 653
Fuel gauge.............................. 92
Fuel pump shut off system ... 580
Information............................ 664
Refueling .............................. 250
Type...................................... 653
Warning light......................... 582
Fuel consumption
Average fuel economy ............ 97
Current fuel consumption ......................... 97
Fuel filler door ......................... 250 If the fuel filler door cannot be opened .............. 252
Refueling .............................. 250
Fuel pump shut off system..... 580
Fuses ........................................ 552
Garage door opener ................ 481
Gauges ....................................... 92
Glass hatch .............................. 136
Glove box ................................. 461
Grocery bag hooks.................. 467
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721Alphabetical index
HIGHLANDER_U (OM0E017U)
Hands-free system (for cellular phone)
*............. 384
Head restraints ........................ 162
Headlights ................................ 235 Automatic High Beam
system ......... ....................... 235
Light switch ........................... 235
Replacing light bulbs............. 556
Wattage ................................ 663
Heaters Front automatic air
conditioning system ............ 442
Front manual air conditioning system ......... ....................... 436
Heated steering wheel .......... 456
Outside rear view mirrors ........................ 438, 444
Rear automatic air conditioning system ............ 452
Rear manual air conditioning
system ......... ....................... 449
Seat heaters ......................... 456
Hill-start assist control............ 331
Hood ......................................... 516
Open ..................................... 516
Hooks Cargo hooks ......................... 467
Coat hooks............................ 479
Grocery bag hooks ............... 467
Retaining hooks (floor mat)..... 26
Horn .......................................... 166 I/M test ...................................... 513
Identification ............................ 651
Engine .................................. 652
Vehicle .................................. 651
Ignition switch
(engine switch) .............. 218, 221
Illuminated entry system ........ 459
Immobilizer system ................... 80
Indicators ................................... 89
Initialization Maintenance ......................... 508
Moon roof ............................. 178
Panoramic moon roof ........... 182
Power back door................... 129
Power windows..................... 174
Tire pressure warning system .... .............. 534
Inside rear view mirror ............ 168
Interior lights ........................... 458 Switch ................................... 458
Wattage ................................ 663
Intuitive parking assist
*
Jack Positioning the jack............... 518
Vehicle-equipped jack .......... 609
Jack handle .............................. 609
Jam protection function Moon roof ............................. 177
Panoramic moon roof ........... 182
Power back door................... 128
Power windows..................... 173
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*: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”